THE LANSDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Preserving the past for future generations to enjoy and appreciate.
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September 18, 2026 - Old-Time Movie Night in the Yard
After a few weeks of voting among five great movie classics, we have a winner—and by a surprisingly wide margin:
#5 — REAR WINDOW 
(1954)
Starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Thelma Ritter, and Raymond Burr
This Alfred Hitchcock classic turns a little neighborhood snooping into a wonderfully suspenseful night at the movies!
Dusk at the Jenkins Homestead, approx. 7:30pm
Presented by the Lansdale Historical Society
Join us for a nice late summer evening movie with friends.
~ Bring a chair or blanket for comfortable viewing
~ Your preferred liquid refreshment to enjoy
~ Maybe a favorite snack to share with others
Friday - September 18 at the Jenkins Homestead, 137 Jenkins Ave, Lansdale.
Program: (approx) 7:30pm - 9:30pm
October 13, 2026 - Rights of Passage - A History of Funeral Customs
Presented by Warren Miller of Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home Inc.
Friday - October 13, 2026 at Lansdale Borough Hall, One Vine Street, Lansdale.
Program: 7:00pm
October 31, 2026 - Halloween History Hunt
at the Lansdale Cemetery
The Lansdale Historical Society invites you to a Halloween History Hunt at the Lansdale Cemetery! Join us for this drop-in event on October 31, 2026 from 10am-12pm. Learn about important people in Lansdale's history and play a matching game for a prize! Light refreshments will be provided. Costumes are optional. This is a free event, but donations are appreciated.
This event is open to children of elementary school age or younger. Parent or guardian is required. No drop-offs.
Saturday - October 31, at the Lansdale Cemetery, Broad & Whites Road, Lansdale.
Program: 10:00am - 12:00pm
July 3, 2026 - Houses of the Declaration: Jenkins Homestead
Thank you to everyone who made our Reading of the Declaration of Independence a memorable evening.
We appreciate our readers, attendees, the Lansdale Lions Club for the Merrymead ice cream, Discover Lansdale for their support, and the Lansdale Historical Society volunteers for their hard work.
It was a great example of our community coming together—a true “Lansdale Plus” event.
Houses of Declaration presented by the Lansdale Historical Society. Celebrate Independence Day 2026 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, where the spirit of 1776 comes alive through the Houses of Declaration, a signature semiquincentennial experience. In the 1700s, the Declaration of Independence spread through public readings in town squares and taverns, inspiring debate and unity across early America. We can't wait to have you join us for our special reading of the Declaration of Independence this July 4th weekend.
For additional Houses of Declaration locations, visit America250 | MontcoPA.
- Enjoy a classic Ice Cream Social - scooping begins at 6:00pm
- Hear the Declaration of Independence read aloud - 7:00pm
- Sign the Declaration - after reading
Friday evening - July 3 at the Lansdale Freight House, 111 S Broad St, Lansdale.
Celebrate History, Celebrate Community
Video Link of Reading, July 3,2026
Downtown Self-Guided Walking Tour
About Lansdale Historical Society
The Lansdale Historical Society was founded in 1971 and is located in Montgomery County, Lansdale, PA. We are on Jenkins Avenue in a two-building complex. Our purpose is to preserve the history of the Borough of Lansdale and the greater North Penn area. We also share its collection of material and resources with the greater community, particularly the youth. The buildings are owned by the Borough of Lansdale.
The Lansdale Historical Society complex also includes the Jenkins Homestead. The Homestead is a 1770-era Federalist-style farmstead that is the oldest building within the original borders of Lansdale. Portions of the Homestead have been restored and are open for public tours.
Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person!
We love our community, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.
Lansdale Historical Society
137 Jenkins Avenue, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446, United States
Hours
Open today | 11:00 am – 03:00 pm |
